Goals

Save energy and increase use of renewable energy.

Did you know?

• CPS schools can earn up to $10,000 with Energy Shared Savings
• All CPS schools are now currently signed up and eligible for the Energy Shared Savings program.
• School staff can check energy use online using the New Energy Monitoring System to be announced soon!
• Each school has a national Energy Star ranking. See School Environmental Scorecard, to the right.
• CPS purchases renewable energy for 20 percent of its electricity
• CPS computers update and shut down automatically each night (please log off to activate, or turn off)
• Over 30 Chicago Public Schools have solar panels

What can I do?

• Learn and follow CPS Energy Policy 
• Help your school earn Energy Shared Savings and save natural resources with Smart Power Planning
• Post the Save Energy in your Classroom flyer
• Incorporate energy education  into your curriculum

For questions or suggestions please contact energy@cps.k12.il.us 

Click the links below to learn environmental strategies about:

Waste & Recycling

Transportation & Air

Land

Water

Education & Engagement

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